There was truth in what Frisky said. Even as he spoke a patch of blue flashed in the top of the beech tree. And a harsh voice sang out, "What's going on here?"
Jasper Jay had arrived.
Grunty Pig, however, did not even give Jasper a glance. Instead, he began nosing about for another beechnut bur.
For a moment or two Jasper Jay watched him. And then Jasper began to squawk.
"Stop that!" he ordered. "Don't you dare to take any of our beechnuts!"
"Umph!" said Grunty Pig. "I can't find any more on the ground. So I suppose I shall have to obey him," Grunty muttered half under his breath.
"Don't mumble! Speak up!" cried Jasper Jay. "If you have any excuses to make, let's hear them!"